Splenic hemangioma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Work up for abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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An 85×70 mm mass with early peripheral nodular enhancement is present at the spleen that becomes isodense with surrounding parenchyma on delayed images. 

The uterus is enlarged and contains several fibroids. 

Case Discussion

The patient underwent splenectomy, and histopathology evaluation confirmed hemangioma, the most common primary benign neoplasm of the spleen. The imaging appearances are similar to hepatic hemangiomas.

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